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FT12 TZS

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,617 mi
Last recorded132,617 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 TZS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2026 132,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 126,664 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 117,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 117,686 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 106,406 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 86,451 miles

solid sun strip across windsceen through sweeped area

Pass 22 Sep 2021 78,719 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 72,141 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 57,518 miles

rear tyres wearing towards limit

Pass 28 Apr 2018 49,627 miles

Rear both sides tyre uneven wear on inner edge

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

full undertray fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2018 49,627 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear both sides tyre uneven wear on inner edge

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

full undertray fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2017 43,215 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Apr 2016 37,452 miles

ADVISE CHILD SEAT FITTED NEARSIDE REAR

ADVISE UNDERTRAY FITTED

Fail 18 Apr 2016 37,452 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

ADVISE CHILD SEAT FITTED NEARSIDE REAR

ADVISE UNDERTRAY FITTED

Offside Rear ADVISE NAIL IN

Pass 18 May 2015 30,033 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre slightly cracked

offside rear tyre slightly cracked

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?

Based on 6,960,690 MOT tests across 591,281 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
8,659
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
591,281
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 256,176
constant velocity joint gaiter split 196,521
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 92,195
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 90,839
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 89,758
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FT12 TZS is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 97,978 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Passat fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 256,176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FT12 TZS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Passat typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FT12 TZS registered?

FT12 TZS is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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